In Providence, Rhode Island, Planned Parenthood supporters sought to ward off an expected protest by preemptively posting signs with positive messages early Saturday morning along a snow-covered sidewalk outside a clinic.

“You are perfect,” said one handcrafted message with a smiley face. Said another: “Have a great day!!!”

The abortion rights activists held their own protest later in the day outside a Christian-based pregnancy center that discourages abortions, then marched to the Rhode Island State House.